BIOL 3090 Foundations of Microbiology

In this course we examine the diversity in the microbial world that exists between bacteria, archaea, eukarya, and viruses. We will explore the unique molecular biology, metabolism, and ecological diversity that exists within the three domains of life and, ultimately, discuss how various aspects and members of the microbial world intersect with humanity and human health.

Course overview

Department
Biology
School
MCAS
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Annually

Catalog details

Prerequisites
BIOL2000

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Requirements fulfilled

  • Biology B.A.: 3000-level-or-higher Biology elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Biology B.S.: 3000-level-or-higher Biology elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Biology B.A.: Cellular Sciences category (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Biology B.S.: Cellular Sciences category (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Environmental Studies: Concentration — Environmental Health: One Biology Course (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Biochemistry B.S.: One course in cell biology from the following list (3 credits) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Official evaluation summary

4.12 / 5

Based on 455 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Douglas Warner
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Fall 2023 · Official rating 4.76/5
  • Jeremy Eberhard
    Spring 2023, Spring 2022 · Official rating 3.74/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Douglas Warner · Higgins Hall 300 TuTh 09:00AM-10:15AM · Offered